The joint resolution recognizes the right to adequate food for all individuals in New Jersey, emphasizing the importance of ensuring access to nutritious, sufficient, and culturally appropriate food. It outlines the responsibilities of the State to promote and protect this right through various measures, including planning and coordination among governmental entities, fostering sustainable food environments, and prioritizing the needs of underdeveloped communities. The resolution defines key concepts such as food availability, economic access, and food sovereignty, and asserts that the right to adequate food encompasses not only nutritional needs but also the acceptability and cultural relevance of food.

Additionally, the resolution encourages State, county, and municipal entities to collaborate with the Department of Agriculture to implement policies that support local farmers and sustainable food practices. It highlights the need for initiatives that ensure equitable access to food, promote food banks and soup kitchens, and facilitate the growth of new farmers in New Jersey. Importantly, the resolution clarifies that it does not create a private right of action for violations, but serves as a guiding framework for future laws and regulations related to food rights and security.